Patents by Inventor James A. Charles

James A. Charles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210238021
    Abstract: An aerial work vehicle (AWV) includes a boom, and a work platform coupled to a distal end of the boom, where the work platform has a forward end in a direction of travel and an aft end opposite the forward end. The AWV also includes a first control device mechanically coupled to one of the forward end of the work platform or the aft end of the work platform and configured to control operation of at least the boom. In addition, the AWV includes an alternate, second, control device configured to control operation of at least the boom, which may be at least one of wireless and/or mechanically coupled to the work platform at a location different from a location of the first control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: James Charles Masters, Andrew Jared Farnsworth, Jacob Wayne Adkins, Ryan Paul Sobotka
  • Publication number: 20210237161
    Abstract: In one example, a 3D printing system includes a support structure generator to identify a breakaway support to temporarily support part of the object, to design a wedge shaped groove between a portion of the object and the support, the groove ending at a line along which the support intersects the object, and to generate a digital object model that includes the support and the groove. The system also includes a 3D printer to print the object, support and groove based on the object model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: James Charles McKinnell
  • Publication number: 20210238020
    Abstract: An aerial work vehicle includes a boom and a work platform coupled to a distal end of the boom. The work platform has a forward end in a direction of travel and an aft end opposite the forward end. The aerial work vehicle also includes a first control panel coupled to the forward end of the work platform and a second control panel coupled to the aft end of the work platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: James Charles Masters, Andrew Jared Farnsworth
  • Patent number: 11073049
    Abstract: A method of generating syngas as a primary product from renewable feedstock, fossil fuels, or hazardous waste with the use of a cupola. The cupola operates selectably on inductive heat alone, chemically assisted heat, or plasma assisted heat. Additionally, the operation of the cupola is augmented by the use of direct acting carbon or graphite rods that carry electrical current for additional heat generation into the metal bath that is influenced by the inductive element. The method includes the steps of providing a cupola for containing a metal bath; and operating an inductive element to react with the metal bath. Feedstock in the form of a combination of fossil fuel, a hazardous waste, and a hazardous material is supplied to the cupola. A plasma torch operates on the metal bath selectably directly and indirectly. Steam, air, oxygen enriched air, and oxygen are supplied in selectable combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Plasma Tech Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: James Charles Juranitch, Thomas Raymond Juranitch
  • Publication number: 20210221663
    Abstract: A telehandler vehicle includes a self-propelled chassis including a frame supporting an operator cab. The operator cab includes a first boom control panel and a propulsion system configured to control a movement and a position of the frame. The telehandler vehicle also includes a boom pivotably coupled to the frame, a material handling implement coupled to a distal end of the boom, and a personnel platform coupled to the distal end of the boom. The personnel platform has a forward end in a direction of travel and an aft end opposite the forward end. The telehandler vehicle further includes a second boom control panel coupled to the forward end of the personnel platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: James Charles Masters, Andrew Jared Farnsworth
  • Patent number: 11047868
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining post-transfusion survival or toxicity of red blood cells and the suitability of red blood cell units for transfusion by measuring the levels of one or more markers in a red blood cell sample are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Bloodworks
    Inventor: James Charles Zimring
  • Patent number: 11013470
    Abstract: A method of detecting abnormalities in an ECG signals, comprising receiving an ECG signal, extracting at least one ECG beat the ECG signal; providing the at least one ECG beat to a neural network. Within the neural network, performing at least two layers of convolution operations, and for a beat of the ECG signal, determining a confidence map for the location of each of the P, Q, R, S and T points, determining, from the respective confidence maps the position or absence of points, the points comprising each of the P, Q, R, S and T points; and reporting the positions and/or absence of the points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Cambridge Heartwear Limited
    Inventors: Rameen Shakur, James Charles, Roberto Cipolla
  • Patent number: 10982013
    Abstract: Modified biopolymers, such as, charge-modified biopolymers, cross-linked biopolymers, and cross-linked, charge-modified biopolymers are provided along with methods of producing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: Ali Ayoub, James Charles Bray, Ryan Nicholas Chan
  • Patent number: 10946559
    Abstract: Multilayer riblet applique and methods of producing the same are described herein. One disclosed example method includes applying a first high elongation polymer material to a web tool, where the web tool is to be provided from a first roll, and heating, via a first heating process, the first high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying a second high elongation polymer material to the first high elongation polymer material, and heating, via a second heating process, the second high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying, via a laminating roller, a support layer to the second high elongation polymer material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Bruce K. Keough, Larry K. Olli, Alan G. Burg, James M. Kestner, George Michael Granger, James Charles McGarvey
  • Publication number: 20210070888
    Abstract: Modified biopolymers, such as, charge-modified biopolymers, cross-linked biopolymers, and cross-linked, charged modified biopolymers are provided along with methods of producing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Ali Ayoub, James Charles Bray, Ryan Nicholas Chan
  • Publication number: 20210063419
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining post-transfusion survival or toxicity of red blood cells and the suitability of red blood cell units for transfusion by measuring the levels of one or more compounds in a red blood cell sample are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: BLOODWORKS
    Inventor: James Charles Zimring
  • Publication number: 20210056496
    Abstract: A computer system to assist in distribution of prescription drugs is provided. Prescription drug distribution is a highly regulated and controlled supply chain. Consumers often visit a Pharmacy to fill doctor prescriptions. Payment amounts for prescriptions vary based on health plan coverage negotiated prices. Drugs are made by a Manufacturer but may transition through a Distributor or wholesaler on their way to Pharmacies (where consumers may ultimately make a purchase for use). Pharmacies, Distributors, and Manufacturers keep an inventory of drugs to meet supply demands. Regulations and contracts may prevent transition between stages of a distribution chain. This prevention may be artificial in that the drugs, if allowed to proceed, would still be valid and usable by a consumer. When transition is prevented drugs may be placed in a Drug Morgue and then sold from the Drug Morgue to prevent destruction or other form of handling resulting in wasted inventory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: David Edward Gajeski, James Charles Adcox
  • Publication number: 20210055313
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining post-transfusion survival or toxicity of red blood cells and the suitability of red blood cell units for transfusion by measuring the levels of one or more compounds in a red blood cell sample are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: BLOODWORKS
    Inventor: James Charles Zimring
  • Publication number: 20210041463
    Abstract: The current disclosure provides compositions, systems, and methods for detection and/or identification of antibodies. Also provided are compositions, systems, and methods that expedite and simplify processes to identify blood units that are clinically appropriate for transfusion into a recipient, and more generally to identify the presence of antibody(s) in blood that are specific for selected antigen(s). The systems and methods utilize genetically-modified (transgenic) non-target-organism red blood cells that express at least one antigen of the target organism species. This enables screening and identifying blood units faster, more consistently, at large scale, and/or with less dependence on human involvement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: BLOODWORKS
    Inventors: James Charles Zimring, Yanyun Wu
  • Publication number: 20210032144
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for optimizing dirty water remediation and re-use. The system can include a first treatment system that includes a direct contact thermal distillation system or an evaporator. The system can further include a frac water re-use treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: James Charles Juranitch
  • Patent number: 10907835
    Abstract: A burner assembly for a cooktop includes a housing defining a first group of radially-spaced fuel outlets extending from an interior to an exterior of the housing, a first aperture extending through the housing and spaced outward of the first group of outlets, and a second group of radially-spaced fuel outlets extending from the interior to the exterior and spaced outward of the first aperture. A first switch assembly is mounted within the housing and includes a first pin extending upwardly through the first aperture to an end positioned above the housing. The end of the first pin is moveable in a first direction inward and outward with respect to the housing to control a direction of a first portion of a flow of fuel to the second group of outlets. A second portion of the flow of fuel is continuously directed to the first group of outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James Charles Johncock, Joel Matthew Sells
  • Publication number: 20210025589
    Abstract: A staged gas injection system for a flare tip that can discharge waste gas into a combustion zone is provided. The staged gas injection system includes, for example, a first gas injection assembly and a second stage gas injection assembly. The first gas injection assembly is configured to inject a gas (for example steam or a gas other than steam) at a high flow rate and a high pressure into the flare tip or the combustion zone. The second gas injection assembly is configured to inject a gas (for example, steam and/or a gas other than steam) at a low flow rate and a high pressure into the flare tip or the combustion zone. A flare tip including the staged gas injection system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: John Zink Company, LLC
    Inventors: Wesley Ryan BUSSMAN, James Charles FRANKLIN, Dennis Lee KNOTT, Jeff William WHITE
  • Publication number: 20210021339
    Abstract: Apparatus for detecting pulse optical position modulated signals with high background noise by detection of quantum arrival rate at the detector are described. Pulse signals at the detection limit are characterized by the arrival of clusters of individual photons at an optical receiver. The receiver has embedded shot noise that interferes with the detection of the signal of interest. The apparatus distinguishes the signal of interest by a measurement of the rate of arrival of the photons of the signal of interest from the ambient shot noise rate of the receiver. The apparatus determines the optimal signal detection criteria and calculates the expected bit error rate of the decoded data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: James Charles Lundberg, Christopher Hochuli Fisher, Mark Edwin Krepel
  • Patent number: 10894582
    Abstract: A method of deploying autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), the method comprising loading the AUVs into a deployment device; submerging the deployment device containing the AUVs after the AUVs have been loaded into the deployment device; towing the submerged deployment device containing the AUVs with a surface vessel; deploying the AUVs from the submerged deployment device as it is towed by the surface vessel; and operating a thruster of each AUV after it has been deployed so that it moves away from the submerged deployment device. A method of retrieving autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) is also disclosed, the method comprising towing a submerged retrieval device with a surface vessel; loading the AUVs into the submerged retrieval device as it is towed by the surface vessel; and after the AUVs have been loaded into the submerged retrieval device, lifting the submerged retrieval device containing the AUVs out of the water and onto the surface vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alexander William Grant, Arran James Holloway, James Charles Hill, William James Birdsall
  • Patent number: D913704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: James Charles Dale